Station Manor Portmarnock

Colonel Claptrap · 20-09-2018 12:30pm

PeterKlavenn wrote: »

Number 6 is not beside the bins at all it definitely would not be an issue there. It is more a problem for the new row currently under construction .

Apologies, you're right. It's the row under construction.

Speaking of which, there was a lot of storm damage on site yesterday.

icanmunch · 20-09-2018 2:03pm

Where abouts are the bins located? Are they covered in the management fee too?

PeterKlavenn · 20-09-2018 3:32pm

You have your own wheelie bins, there are not communal bins for station manor

icanmunch · 20-09-2018 4:01pm

PeterKlavenn wrote: »

Number 6 is not beside the bins at all it definitely would not be an issue there. It is more a problem for the new row currently under construction .

What bins are you refering to here then Peter?

Cheers

PeterKlavenn · 20-09-2018 5:08pm

icanmunch wrote: »

What bins are you refering to here then Peter?

Cheers

The bin shed belonging to the Kilns..

GiroudSomeMawn · 21-09-2018 11:57am

Nothing more on Snag from anyone? Agent on Monday thought we would get a call from builder for The Green this week if ESB sorted. Nothing since...

keepitheel1 · 23-09-2018 9:32pm

The green has power... houses have lights on

D3110 · 23-09-2018 9:56pm

keepitheel1 wrote: »

The green has power... houses have lights on

Some good news finally!

GiroudSomeMawn · 23-09-2018 10:00pm

keepitheel1 wrote: »

The green has power... houses have lights on

Thanks for the info, first batch of people in or work going on I wonder?

DAFK · 24-09-2018 9:38am

The Green has had power for weeks! lights on and doorbells working 2/3 weeks ago...

D3110 · 02-10-2018 12:33pm

Any updates or new information out there?

I haven't contacted Agent in a couple of weeks but see little point when don't get any useful information back!

Anyone called for snagging?

GiroudSomeMawn · 02-10-2018 1:25pm

D3110 wrote: »

Any updates or new information out there?

I haven't contacted Agent in a couple of weeks but see little point when don't get any useful information back!

Anyone called for snagging?

Called yesterday for The Green. Snagging tomorrow

D3110 · 02-10-2018 2:58pm

Ah good stuff. Best of luck!

keepitheel1 · 03-10-2018 9:17pm

People are moving in now.

CavCollins · 22-10-2018 4:20pm

Our house hasn't been started yet but we were told it will be ready in March 19, has anyone else been told similar timelines?

Honestly dont think it will be ready until the summer if other developments are anything to go by.

HereToLearn · 30-10-2018 2:45pm

Has anyone heard an update on snagging for The Avenue and The Way?

D3110 · 27-11-2018 4:52pm

Hi All,

If there is anyone on here or you know of anyone who is buying on The Way, could you please PM me or get them to PM me please?

Thanks

lawred2 · 27-11-2018 4:56pm

Colonel Claptrap wrote: »

Congratulations.

Lovely houses. I quite like the finish on the exterior.

Fast track planning was recently granted for 150 houses/townhouses across the road. Station road is certainly geting busier.

A new park connecting lower Portmarnock (south of Station road) to Baldoyle recently got the go ahead and will be finished by Dec 2019, all going to plan. This will include a dedicated cycle path.

The train station car park fills up quickly in the morning so I'd be worried about people parking their cars in the estate. Hopefully the management company can get a parking plan up and running soon.

Best of luck with the purchase. Hopefully it goes well and there are no major delays for you. Its a lovely neighbourhood.

And yet train service has recently been reduced so that's great

and when the Dart does turn up from Malahide it's frequently late and missing a few carriages..

but sure let's build more houses - sure who cares how they all get to work

Colonel Claptrap · 27-11-2018 6:37pm

lawred2 wrote: »

And yet train service has recently been reduced so that's great

and when the Dart does turn up from Malahide it's frequently late and missing a few carriages..

but sure let's build more houses - sure who cares how they all get to work

You're right. Let's not build houses...

Colonel Claptrap · 27-11-2018 6:37pm

lawred2 wrote: »

And yet train service has recently been reduced so that's great

and when the Dart does turn up from Malahide it's frequently late and missing a few carriages..

but sure let's build more houses - sure who cares how they all get to work

You're right. Let's not build houses...

CavCollins · 28-11-2018 10:16am

lawred2 wrote: »

And yet train service has recently been reduced so that's great

and when the Dart does turn up from Malahide it's frequently late and missing a few carriages..

but sure let's build more houses - sure who cares how they all get to work

I heard the reason for the reduced train service to Malahide was due to stats showing a low amount of tickets/leapcards being used at the stations so they did not think there was a requirement for more trains/carraiges; however, they did not take into account the fact people do not have to tap on / off some stations.

Most workers have monthly/annual travelcards so do not need to tap on before tapping off in town unless there is a turnstile.

I know this has already been raised with Iarnrod Eireann so hopefully they will increase the service.

lawred2 · 28-11-2018 10:31am

Colonel Claptrap wrote: »

You're right. Let's not build houses...

oddest conclusion to draw from what I posted

lawred2 · 28-11-2018 10:57am

CavCollins wrote: »

I heard the reason for the reduced train service to Malahide was due to stats showing a low amount of tickets/leapcards being used at the stations so they did not think there was a requirement for more trains/carraiges; however, they did not take into account the fact people do not have to tap on / off some stations.

Most workers have monthly/annual travelcards so do not need to tap on before tapping off in town unless there is a turnstile.

I know this has already been raised with Iarnrod Eireann so hopefully they will increase the service.

Well I hope you're right but again if that's how IE measured commuter usage numbers along those lines then it's more evidence of the inept and shambolic nature of that organisation..

As it currently stands - demand and usage is going up while IE is actively reducing services to commuters around Malahide, Portmarnock & Clongriffin.

keepitheel1 · 05-12-2018 10:20pm

So.... has everyone in the green got their extractor fans connected from their hob oven.???

Sassikez · 12-12-2018 9:14am

re extractor fan apparently none of us on The Green actually have a functioning extractor fan - it leads no where just above the hob there is no pipe leading outside etc. I have been told that they are looking into a solution.

3DataModem · 13-12-2018 1:23pm

One of the possible reasons for no extractor outlet is that it compromises the house BER rating. Only by getting the high BER rating can they get the significant grant from the government.

Perhaps once the engineer signs off on the BER rating and the house closes, they will fix the problem.

(FWIW it is of course possible to have an extractor fan with external outlet that does not affect BER)

Sassikez · 13-12-2018 4:33pm

nope afraid not as we have raised this with the builders - we have been told its an issue with a load of first phase houses and it will be rectified apparently, its an error.

icanmunch · 07-01-2019 1:39pm

How's everyone getting on?
Has anyone noticed if the quality of the soundproofing between the houses is good?

Still waiting for updates regarding phase 2

GiroudSomeMawn · 07-01-2019 8:04pm

icanmunch wrote: »

How's everyone getting on?
Has anyone noticed if the quality of the soundproofing between the houses is good?

Still waiting for updates regarding phase 2

Very good between houses. Bit drafty and noisy on the top floor of 4 beds though!

PeterKlavenn · 07-01-2019 11:54pm

We are in a terraced house in SM and have not heard a single sound from either side. We have lived in new builds before where you can hear the flick of a light switch so needless to say we are delighted with the quality of the insulation.
Whatever dates dng give you for moving in - add an extra few months on to be safe. They originally said phase 1 would be in by July 2018. To date 12 houses are occupied out of the 24 launched last April!

keepitheel1 · 22-01-2019 5:11pm

Hi is anybody else finding regancy frustrating... can't give a straight answer to a simple request

Sassikez · 23-01-2019 5:19pm

Frustrating would be a very polite way of putting it ! Best of luck.

icanmunch · 24-01-2019 1:28pm

Has anyone gotten written confirmation from DNG stating that there wont be any social housing in the development?
A friend is interested in purchasing one of the houses from the next phase and when speaking to DNG today was told that there is indeed going to be houses and apartments allocated for social housing. We were told by DNG previously that there wont be any social housing so not sure what to believe.

PeterKlavenn · 24-01-2019 9:29pm

If you want any factual information regarding the development, I would steer clear of DNG. The developers will have that kind of information so that's who I would ask.

icanmunch · 24-01-2019 9:49pm

Thanks Peter. I will call them tomorrow and see what the story is

keepitheel1 · 31-01-2019 12:31pm

If u are going to view houses in station manor... in my experience steer clear of <snip>... horrible to deal with ..very unprofessional.\

Mod Note

Not here thanks.

PeterKlavenn · 01-02-2019 8:32pm

For me the problem lies in the quite shocking state the houses are closing in. People have had no water, no electricity, no keys, no doors, uneven walls and floors, damages throughout but to name a few...and this is after several snags. Buyers are forced into closing through desperate need to have somewhere to live after all the delays. Its a really poor way to do business, leaving every new owner chasing builders for weeks on end. It is not supposed to be like this. Would give serious consideration to doing business with these types of developers. The whole estate is plunged into darkness every evening with no street lights and fences falling over as well as potholed mess of a road. Proceed with caution in every way.

Sassikez · 03-02-2019 9:56pm

Totally agree with above post. The roads are in a total state, no street lights at night. Heating keeps breaking down. Snags not completed but they know people are desperate to move in (we put down deposit 10 months ago). Builders don’t care to finish what they promised. Regency imo have a lot to answer for. Not that they care either! Every time we ask for something to be fixed that was promised, we are made to feel like we are being a total hassle and are left chasing the builders almost daily. Even writing this all down is making my blood boil. A little common deceny would go a long way. New builds should not have all these issues. I was very tempted to walk into the show home today and challenge DNG as well as they are also part of the problem I believe. The whole process the most frustrating and stressful thing we have ever done. Everyone that has moved in has to keep emailing and calling regency to sort street lights and roads at very least out. We need to stand together to get things done.

keepitheel1 · 04-02-2019 11:33am

Place is a joke at this stage... the lighting situation is rediculous ... potential buyers... wait till the estate is complete.. you will just be heartbroken... and stear clear of <SNIP>

Mod Note

A & P is not the place for naming and shaming.

icanmunch · 04-02-2019 12:54pm

keepitheel1 wrote: »

Place is a joke at this stage... the lighting situation is rediculous ... potential buyers... wait till the estate is complete.. you will just be heartbroken... and stear clear of <SNIP>

Mod Note

A & P is not the place for naming and shaming.

Are you having any other problems apart from the street lighting? Is there any issues with the house itself? We have purchased a phase 2 house so wanna prepare ourselves for whatever is ahead!

Cheers

keepitheel1 · 04-02-2019 3:11pm

Just get a good snagger... and be prepared for the long wait to have all your jobs completed...

Alan2019 · 07-02-2019 10:46pm

To be honest, I think anybody thinking of buying in here should really consider this carefully.You just have to look from the entrance to the estate at the new houses on the left handside and you will see the really poor workmanship and the complete mess of the site to give you an indication of what your getting.The flag poles at entrance aren’t even plumb ! Not to mind the road surface ,footpaths and lack of lighting.I walk passed here everyday and I think from day one this builder was taking shortcuts when they never swept station rd even though artic trucks were coming and going from the site, workers from NI were sleeping on site in a campervan, they have temporary harris fencing protecting the site which is rarely closed properly and is not adequate to protect the site and keep kids out, they had scaffold up near the road that wasn’t erected properly and blew down etc etc. The HSA would have a field day if they did an inspection.
I have no allegiances in anyway to Ballymore but any prospective buyer should be able to see the difference in the quality of construction and housekeeping of the site across the road.
A point to consider for existing residents is what insurance is in place for the common areas in station manor.Is this still with the builder?I doubt it even though there is no adequate street lighting/proper roads/footpaths.
Finally I think residents who have issues with their houses should get together and make their point in whatever way possible while viewings are on.This is your best opportunity to get things done now.
The points above are just my opinion.

Thumbwar · 17-02-2019 7:51pm

How has everyone been approaching this with Regency? We're planning to get on to Regency tomorrow but want to make sure we're on the same page as everyone. We have been moved in a month today and there are still snag items outstanding some of which are quite significant. A few snag bits have been done here and there but they are yet to commit to completing. They came into the house on Thursday and claimed to have fixed something which blatantly had not been even attempted. I also can't count the number of times I've arrived at work with mucky shoes, etc. The condition things are bing left in is beyond a joke at this stage.

keepitheel1 · 18-02-2019 9:06am

Regancy are as much use as a chocolate kettle at this stage... u will b fobbed off... or they won't have an answer...

PeterKlavenn · 18-02-2019 4:08pm

They told us they don't deal with after sales queries and to phone the builder. Not helpful at all if your issue is with the builder.

CavCollins · 10-03-2019 4:21pm

Does anyone know if it's possible to get the wall colour changed?
Really want plain white instead of the beige-esque colour in the showhouse.

PeterKlavenn · 28-03-2019 11:44pm

All walls are grey!

CavCollins · 16-05-2019 8:11am

Bins and TV

We are due to move in c.2months time and was wondering what bin and tv companies everyones using / could recommend?

Thanks!

roadrunner_0 · 17-05-2019 7:54pm

Hi All,

Wondering does anybody know how to get the windows to open fully? There appears to be some sort of restrictor installed.

Also, we have noticed that our HRV vents are quite loud, is there a way to control them or is everyone's the same?

Thanks

Sassikez · 18-05-2019 12:58pm

We find the HRV system very loud - sometimes so loud from the bathrooms you can hear it all over the house. Not sure is this is normal as we have never had this vent system before??? Anyone else got the same issue ?
The windows have a little latch at the bottom if you open the window just before the fullest it can go, you push the latch “into” the window and the latch will release. Hope that helps.

Station Manor Portmarnock

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